Kids Enjoy Moon Rocks And Meals At Carver Park
June 10, 2019
Kids at Carver Park in Cantonment has the chance recently to check out real moon rocks and enjoy a free meal.
The West Florida Library presented the special program with the moon rocks and meteorite samples that are on loan from NASA.
Volunteers from the Ascend Cares Foundation helped serve meals in the Summer Breakspot program. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partners with schools and organizations to provide free meals to kids and teens from low-income areas.
North Escambia BreakSpot sites include:
- West Florida Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd, Century
- Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center, 6031 Industrial, Century
- West Florida Library, 6450 Highway 95A N STE A, Molino
- Quintette Community Park, 2490 Quintette Lane, Cantonment
- Carver Park Resource Center, 208 Webb Street, Cantonment
- Tate High School, 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment
- McArthur Summer Day Camp, 330 E Ten Mile Road, Pensacola
For hours of operation and other locations, click here.
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FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts; Where To Expect Delays
June 10, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90A (Nine Mile Road) – The following traffic impacts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 15.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue removing the old southbound bridge. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drainage and paving operations continue. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Saturday.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12:
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- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- State Road (S.R.) 727 (Fairfield Drive) from South of Usher Circle to North of Hestia Place- Traffic from south of Usher Circle to north of Hestia Place will be shifted from its current alignment to the west Friday, June 7 as crew complete the installation of the box culvert under the roadway. The north entrance to Usher Circle will also be temporarily closed to traffic during the drainage operation. Residents will utilize the south entrance of Usher Circle. The temporary lane shift and road closure is anticipated to take place for approximately three weeks.
- County Road (C.R.) 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch- Activities associated with the bridge replacement project on C.R. 168 over Unnamed Branch, Northwest of Century, continue. The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.
- Crary Road Bridge Replacement over Pritchett Mill Creek- Crary Road is closed between Tedder Road and Byrneville Road as crews continue to construct a bridge culvert. Motorists will be detoured via C.R. 4 and Byrneville Road. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
- Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek - Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to Pine Barren Road and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will be detoured east on Bratt Road. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
- Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek - Construction activities continue. The roadway will be temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12:
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- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- I-10 Widening from the Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) –The following construction related traffic impacts are planned for I-10 and Avalon Boulevard between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the week of Sunday, June 9:
- Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday as crews perform construction activities.
- Alternating lane closures on I-10, from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday as crews work to widen the roadway.
- U. S. 98 Utility Operations between Pala Alto Avenue in Santa Rosa County and Woodland Avenue in Okaloosa County – Drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane restrictions on U.S. 98 between Pala Alto Avenue in Santa Rosa County and Woodland Avenue in Okaloosa County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, June 20 as Pike Electric complete routine maintenance on power lines. In addition, there will be intermittent daytime shoulder closures.
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays at the following locations from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday, until Thursday, July 30 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic:
- U.S. 90 to Nicholas Lake Road
- U.S. 98 to Vonnie Tolbert Road
- S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road– All north and southbound travel lanes, between Hickory Hammock Road and two miles south of the Yellow River are now open and the speed limit is now 65 mph. Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures as crews complete construction activities and the speed limit is reduced to 45 mph through the active work zones.
- U.S. 98 Safety Improvements at Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road- Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures as crews complete striping operations. Work will take place at night during off peak hours.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Molino Park Elementary Presents Pre-K To Second Grade Awards
June 10, 2019
Below are end of the year award winners in Pre-K through first grade at Molino Park Elementary School. The remainder of the grades will be published in the coming days.
PRE-K
Stellar Sunny Days-Mrs. Hamric
Peyton Barnes
Rylee Pitts
Emersyn Walker
Super Sunny Days-Mrs. Hamric
Calleb Black
Leah Chaney
Nathan Cutting
Brantley Driver
Azaria McCreary
Makayla Moore
Nadia Piotrowski
Rory Sanderson
Pre-K Special Recognition – Mrs. Hamric
Piper Harrell – Most books read, 232 books
Pre-K Certificate – Mrs. Crites
Paul Arnold
Lylah Brown
Kindsey Davis
Samuel Driver
Jaxon Duffy
McKinley Garvin
Kaestin Gibson
Joseph Hawthorne
Ja’Miracle Jordan
Lilly Kelly
Olivia Little
Phebe Lollie
Jaylynn Mathews
Kenzleigh Minor
Tenley Sapp
Carson Spikes
Addison Yuhasz
Selah Ziglar
Stellar Sunny Days- Mrs. Crites
Lylah Brown
Samuel Driver
Kaestin Gibson
Ja’Miracle Jordan
Lilly Kelly
Olivia Little
Phebe Lollie
Jaylynn Mathews
Kenzleigh Minor
Tenley Sapp
Carson Spikes
Super Sunny Days – Mrs. Crites
Kindsey Davis
Jaxon Duffy
McKinley Garvin
Joseph Hawthorne
Addison Yuhasz
Selah Ziglar
KINDERGARTEN
All S’s
Alexis Barnes
Zaylin Brigman
Logan Brown
Teigan Carnahan
Haydon Carnley
Kaylie Chafin
Isaac Coleman
Alleigh Elliott
Waymon Fulgham
Wyatte Golson
Brantley Hallford
Jaxson Infinger
Akira Kirkland
Jaxton McDaniel
Colton Mason
Meadow McKinlay
Hunter McLaughlin
Ellison Miller
Railyn Moore
Jase O’Donovan
Aiden Pierman
Ariana Pollard
Isabella Ritchie
Ian Robinson
Abigail Rockhill
Kaylee Sanderson
Harper Scully
Ryleigh Scully
Zhy’an Smith
Sophia Spallino
Kali Spinks
Mason Wales
Addilyn White
Good Citizenship
Addistynn Barlow
Easton Barlow
Alexis Barnes
Trinity Brigman
Zaylin Brigman
Logan Brown
Tyson Brown
Jaden Cardwell
Haydon Carnley
Teigan Carnahan
Kaylie Chafin
Mary Cleveland
Isaac Coleman
Owen Duncan
CarraMaria Edmonson
Alleigh Elliott
Jaxon Flowers
Elias Friend
Waymon Fulgham
Miracle Goff
Wyatte Golson
Brantley Hallford
Clara Hart
Jaxson Infinger
Wyatt Jackson
Akira Kirkland
Collin Little
Colton Mason
Jaxton McDaniel
Meadow McKinlay
Hunter McLaughlin
Ellison Miller
Cheyenne Mitchell
Railyn Moore
Alexander “Xander” Mott
Jase O’Donovan
Aiden Pierman
Ariana Pollard
Isabella Ritchie
Journey “Kaisen” Robbins
Ian Robinson
Abigail Rockhill
Jayce Sanderson
Kaylee Sanderson
Harper Scully
Ryleigh Scully
Zhy’an Smith
Sophia Spallino
Colleen Spears
Kali Spinks
Braxton Vaughn
Mason Wales
Braleigh Ward
Addillyn White
Leilani Wiltbank
Perfect Attendance
Lucean Arnold
Miracle Goff
Kindergarten Special Recognition
-Miss Cristofoletti – Largest Leap
Elias Friend
Mary Friend
-Mrs. Miller – Largest Leap
Chason Harris
Jaxson Marmon
-Miss Blackmon – Largest Leap
Trinity Brigman
Journey “Kaisen” Robbins
FIRST GRADE
A Honor Roll
Savannah Borden
Brenton ‘Carter’ Chafin
Lola Chavers
Lela Claxton
Ryleigh Crabtree
Luke Eady
Silas Garrett
Ella Gilmore
Sydney Gilmore
Charina Godwin
Katie Hutchins
Mady Madril
Sydney McLain
Chloe Mitchem
Shylee McElhannon
Aiden Morris
Kase Odom
Estelle Wood
A/B Honor Roll
Damon Andrews
Daniel Andrews
Baylee-Ann Barcinas
Colton Borelli
Evelyn Brooks
Shelby Dekker
Justin Floyd
Parker Gilmore
Emma Hassebrock
Hunter Hallford
Justin Hazucha
Mason Hiatt
Wyatt Jones
Waylon Kent
Evan Killingsworth
Pryor Lane
Mason Lundy
Audrina Miller
Silas Nezovich
Nate Nowlin
Carson Parker
Harleigh Grace Parsons
Devine Papillion
Braden Kerns
Jaxson Parker
Emma Rockhill
Ryan Sasse
Hunter Smith
Jamila Watts
Keaton Walker
Perfect Attendance
Lola Chavers
Parker Gilmore
Katie Hutchins
Good Citizenship
Damon Andrews
Daniel Andrews
Baylee-Ann Barcinas
Jillian Barraclough
Addison Blackburn
Alexis Blackburn
Savannah Borden
Kyler Cayson
Brenton ‘Carter’ Chafin
Lola Chavers
Lela Claxton
Ryleigh Crabtree
Shelby Dekker
Luke Eady
Justin Floyd
Isabella Fuentes
Silas Garrett
Cole Gentry
MaKenzee George
Ella Gilmore
Parker Gilmore
Sydney Gilmore
Charina Godwin
Shyne Hamilton
Emma Hassebrock
Mason Hiatt
Niyanna Hicks
Katie Hutchins
Breanna Johnson
Wyatt Jones
Waylon Kent
Evan Killingsworth
Pryor Lane
Mason Lundy
Mady Madril
Caden Mandel
Lane Marchese
Walker Maughon
Jaidyn McCants
Shylee McElhannon
Sydney McLain
Audrina Miller
Allyson Mitchell
Latrael Mitchell
Chloe Mitchem
Makayla Morales
Aiden Morris
Silas Nezovich
Kase Odom
Devine Papillion
Carson Parker
Jaxson Parker
Harleigh Grace Parsons
Emma Rockhill
Kaley Salmon
Emberly Settle
Hunter Smith
Joshua Spears
Landyn Toombs
Cameron Vaughn
Bella Ann Waldrop
Keaton Walker
Jamila Watts
Mileigh Weldon
Ellysia Wilson
Estelle Wood
Eddie Zurita
1 st Grade Special Recognition
-Mrs. Sims
Most Improved – Christopher Anderson
Outstanding Effort – Taraji Salter
SUNSHINE MATH PARTICIPANTS
Ella Gilmore
Mady Madril
Chloe Mitchem
Nate Nowlin
Blue Wahoos Drop Third Straight Against Shuckers
June 10, 2019
The Blue Wahoos were hoping to reverse course Sunday against Biloxi with an early lead and strong start on the mound.
Just the opposite occurred, however.
The Shuckers produced a four-run, first inning, chased out Blue Wahoos starter Jorge Alcala after three innings, then rolled to an 8-0 victory for Biloxi’s third consecutive win in this pivotal division series at MGM Park in Biloxi, Miss.
In clinching the series win Sunday before a crowd of 1,518, the Shuckers opened a two-game lead in the Southern League South Division first half chase. With two games remaining in Biloxi, seven total games in the first half schedule, the Blue Wahoos seek an immediate turnaround.
The Blue Wahoos were outscored 22-3 during the weekend games. Their pitching staff has yielded 31 hits in the three games.
Despite those numbers, the Blue Wahoos can still pull back even in the standings by winning the final two series games on Monday and Tuesday. The Blue Wahoos then begin a five-game homestand against the Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs affiliate, on Wednesday at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
In order to change direction, the Blue Wahoos will need to get their bats going again.
Biloxi’s Trey Supak (8-2), named earlier last week to the Southern League All-Star team, was outstanding Sunday in becoming the league’s first pitcher to win eight games.
He worked seven complete innings, allowing just two hits, no walks and struck out eight Blue Wahoos batters. Reliever Cody Ponce worked the final two innings, allowing four hits with three strikeouts and no walks.
The Blue Wahoos had only four baserunners in scoring position. Two of those happened in the ninth when the Blue Wahoos loaded the bases with one out on a pair of singles and a catcher’s interference call. But Ponce got Joe Cronin to hit into a game-ending double play to preserve the shutout.
No Blue Wahoos player had multiple hits. Jimmy Kerrigan had the team’s only extra-base hit with his first inning double.
Biloxi, meanwhile, got all the runs it needed in the bottom of the first. The Shuckers’ Luis Aviles Jr., one of the top prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers system, led off with a double. He then stole third and scored on Trent Grisham’s ground out.
The next two batters, Jake Gatewood and Patrick Leonard singled. Dillon Thomas followed with a two-out, three-run homer off Alcala (5-3) over the right center fence.
In the third inning, the Shuckers made it 5-0 after Alcala hit a pair of batters, gave up a single to load the bases, then walked Thomas with one out to force in a run.
The Blue Wahoos went to their bullpen to begin the fourth inning. It matched Alcala’s shortest start of the season, going back to April 26 when he worked only three innings against Jacksonville.
Andrew Viscaya worked 1.2 innings as the most effective reliever. The Shuckers got their sixth run off Williams Ramirez, then two more off Zach Weiss, who returned to the Blue Wahoos as a Twins’ organization player, following his prior time in Pensacola as a closer with the Reds organization.
Biloxi’s win continued their first-half surge. Since May 14, the Shuckers have compiled a 20-5 record. The Blue Wahoos have struggled since mid-May, losing four of five series’, including this one against Biloxi.
Top Names For The New Bay Bridge Released; Naming Committee To Meet
June 10, 2019
The public’s suggestions for the name of the new bridge across Pensacola Bay are in.
Topping the list overwhelmingly with 359 votes were variations of U.S. Air Force Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James, following by 65 votes for keeping the official name of former Florida Senate President Phillip D. Beall on the bridge.
Rounding out the top five were “Three Mile Bridge”, names related to the Blue Angels and “Bridgey McBridgeface” tied with names related to Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna.
Here’s the list of names received:
- “James”” variations — 359
- “Beall,” “current” and similar variations — 65
- “3 mile,” “Three mile” and similar iterations — 57
- “Blue” (i.e Blue Angels variations) — 37
- “Bridgey McBridgeface”and variations — 21
- “Luna” (i.e. DeLuna/De Luna variations) — 21
- Various notables (mostly local, some one-offs) — 60
- “Paradise” variations — 18
The names were received by the Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee. There were 1,069 emails, with 265 removed from duplicate email addresses for a total of 804 submissions.
The public is invited to attend two upcoming meetings hosted by the Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee regarding the new name for the Three-Mile Bridge. The committee will meet again on Tuesday, July 9 to discuss, review and select a name.
Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.
- Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers 1st Floor
Wednesday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
- Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze
The current bridge is named after former State Senate President Philip D. Beall Sr.
The county commission and city of Gulf Breeze adopted resolutions establishing the Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee to assist in the naming of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge. The committee is composed of nine voting members – one Escambia County resident appointed by each of the five commissioners and four appointed by the city of Gulf Breeze.
Appeal Court Denies Century Man’s Motion In Rolling Meth Lab Case; Now He’s Wanted On A Probation Violation
June 9, 2019
The Florida First District Court of Appeal has denied a motion to suppress evidence in the case of a Century man convicted on multiple drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop three years ago. According to the state, he is also a wanted man on a probation violation.
William Burr Milliron, currently 47, filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained during a 2015 traffic stop that uncovered two “one pot” meth labs. The trial court denied the motion, finding the stop by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was legal.
Milliron later entered a negotiated plea and was convicted of the lesser offenses of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional counts were dismissed. He was sentenced to 408 days time served.
The incident began when patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop on an older model Ford F250 truck on Front Street at Highway 29 in Century about 3 p.m. on June 18. The traffic stop occurred after a deputy observed a refrigerator and other objects protruding from a pickup truck with no tailgate, and after the deputy observed the driver tossing cigarette butt from the truck’s window.
The deputies discovered two apparent “one pot” meth labs in a bag that was located in bed of the pickup. A .22 caliber revolver was also located.. Milliron, the passenger, ran from the area of the truck as deputies attempted to handcuff him about 30 minutes after the traffic stop.
Millron reportedly told deputies that he was not going back to prison before fleeing. He lunged at a deputy and was tased before being wrestled to the ground by a deputy that was later airlifted to a Pensacola hospital suffering from breathing difficulties. Milliron continued to wrestle and fight both deputies and was tased a second time. After he was taken into custody, deputies discovered ammunition for the firearm in his pocket, according to an arrest report.
Members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics responded to the scene. They were observed removing two plastic soft drink bottles containing the suspected meth labs from a camouflage bag. The bag also contained several items known to commonly be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, including drain cleaner.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Rapid Response Unit responded with a hazardous materials team that neutralized the meth labs in buckets that were then filled with concrete. After being rendered inert, the buckets and concrete are later disposed of at the county landfill.
The driver of the vehicle received probation on a meth charge, and the deputy airlifted to the hospital recovered.
NorthEscambia.com exclusive file photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Fire Rescue Dedicates New Special Ops Truck At Push-in Ceremony
June 9, 2019
Escambia County Fire Rescue celebrated the arrival of the new Squad 3 apparatus during a traditional push-in ceremony on Saturday. This truck was built to facilitate ECFR’S Special Operations response and fire suppression operations throughout Escambia County, along with operations across the region as needed.
At the ceremony, Station 3 firefighters continued the longstanding fire service tradition of pushing the apparatus into the station bay, commemorating the arrival of a new apparatus into service. Pastor Gordon Godfrey of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church provided the invocation, and the McGuire’s Pipe Band led a short procession behind the ECFR Honor Guard.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Squad 3 is a brand-new Pierce PUC built in Appleton, Wisconsin. Along with a four-person crew, it carries equipment needed to facilitate heavy rescue, extrication, entrapment, medical, high/low angle and fire suppression emergencies.
Squad 3 replaces an ECFR engine and rescue apparatus that both responded to a charter bus crash in March 2018 on Interstate 10, which involved a bus falling into a 50-foot ravine while transporting high school students. The crew used rope rescue techniques to evacuate several seriously injured students from the ravine and provided extrication expertise to rescue and remove trapped victims from the wreckage. This Technical Rescue Team is the only one of its sort between Mobile, and Tallahassee.
The old engine and rescue apparatus will be placed into reserve status to be utilized when front line equipment is down for maintenance or repairs.
Squad 3 is located at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station 3, the Brent station on North W Street.
Photos by Barbara Rigby and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Cheerleaders Win Top Awards At LSU Summer Camp
June 9, 2019
The Northview High School Cheerleaders took several top awards this weekend at the LSU Summer Camp on the campus of Louisiana State University. The Chiefs placed first place in cheer, first place overall, first place in sideline and second place in rally routine. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northwest Escambia 12U All-Stars Win District Championship
June 9, 2019
The Northwest Escambia All-Stars won the Cal Ripkin Baseball District 7 championship Saturday in Atmore.
NWE’s All-Stars will move on to the state championship in Sylacauga, Alabama, on June 20.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Driver’s License Change Aimed At Increased Security
June 9, 2019
Motorists in Florida will see new features aimed at increased security when they renew their driver’s licenses.
The Florida Department of Highway and Safety and Motor Vehicles is now issuing a Florida driver license and ID card with enhanced security features to customers. Modifications include the removal of the magnetic strip on the back of the credential, the addition of a tactile security feature and changes to the data and data layout.
The availability schedule at Escambia Tax Collector Offices is as follows:
- June 4 — Warrington, 4051 Barrancas Ave Suite A
- June 6 — Marcus Point, 6451 North “W” Street
- June 20 — Molino, 6440 Highway 95-A North, Suite A
- June 21 — Downtown 213 Palafox Place
By the end of August 2019, the modified credential will be available at all service centers throughout Florida and online.
“The release of this new credential is part of a continued effort to maintain the highest level of security for all Floridians,” said Terry L. Rhodes, executive director of the FLHSMV. “In cooperation with law enforcement and our stakeholders, we are committed to enhancing security, preventing fraud and best serving our customers.”
In 2017, the department began issuing a redesigned Florida driver license and ID card to provide enhanced security features for customers, better protecting against identity and driver license fraud. The security features ensure Floridians continue to receive the most secure over-the-counter driver license and ID card on the market today.
Individuals are not required to replace their current driver license or ID card during this time, unless their current credential has reached its expiration, or a required change is needed, such as a name or address change.
Previously issued driver license and ID cards will still be used until they are replaced or phased out. Any credentials with a magnetic strip and no tactile feature with an issue date after August 31, 2019, are fraudulent, according to the state.